Periodontal Disease
Discover expert care designed to stop damage in its tracks and protect your natural teeth.
Periodontal Disease
Discover expert care designed to stop damage in its tracks and protect your natural teeth.
Start Beneath the Surface
Protect Your Gums Health
Periodontal (gum) disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults — and it's linked to serious systemic health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Early detection and treatment are essential to protecting both your smile and your overall health.
Gum disease begins as gingivitis — inflammation and bleeding of the gums — and can progress to periodontitis, where infection destroys the bone and tissue supporting your teeth. Our hygienists are trained to detect gum disease in its earliest stages.
Treatment ranges from a thorough deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) to more advanced periodontal therapy depending on the severity of the disease. We'll create a personalized treatment and maintenance plan to restore and protect your gum health.
The Details
Frequently Asked Questions
Common signs include bleeding gums when brushing or flossing, red or swollen gums, persistent bad breath, receding gums, and loose teeth. Many patients have gum disease without obvious symptoms — which is why regular exams are so important.
Gingivitis (early-stage gum disease) is fully reversible with professional treatment and improved home care. Advanced periodontitis can be managed and stabilized, but the bone loss it causes is not fully reversible.
Why It Matters
What to Expect
- Early detection prevents tooth loss
- Deep cleaning removes bacteria below the gumline
- Reduces systemic health risks
- Personalized maintenance schedule
- Comfortable, minimally invasive treatment
